WHS legislation for Tasmania
WHS Act
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas)
WHS Regulation
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas)
Regulator
WorkSafe Tasmania
Duty-holder term
PCBU
Key codes of practice for Tasmania SWMS
These codes are commonly cited in construction SWMS for Tasmania. RAE IQ references the applicable codes at the clause level when drafting your document.
- How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice (Tas)
- Construction Work Code of Practice (Tas)
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice (Tas)
- Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice (Tas)
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We ground the draft
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SWMS Tasmania — frequently asked questions
What legislation governs SWMS in Tasmania?
The Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas) and the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas) govern SWMS in Tasmania. The regulator is WorkSafe Tasmania. Tasmania adopted the harmonised WHS model in 2012.
Does RAE IQ generate SWMS with the correct Tasmanian legislation?
Yes. Selecting Tasmania generates SWMS citing the WHS Act 2012 (Tas), the WHS Regulations 2022 (Tas), and applicable WorkSafe Tasmania codes. WorkSafe Tasmania is named as the regulator.
Does Tasmania use PCBU?
Yes. Tasmania uses "Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking" (PCBU) under the harmonised WHS Act 2012 (Tas).
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